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Co+op represents a network of community-owned grocery stores across the country. Unlike corporate chains, each co-op is totally independent and owned by the community members who shop. Co-ops are on a mission to make sure everyone has access to healthy, delicious food. Find us on Facebook, YouTube and Pinterest.

Posts by Co+op

Fair Trade: A Primer

By: Co+op
Co-ops support Fair Trade, which encourages democratic decision-making, transparency, gender equity and independence.

Fishing and Seafood Farming

By: Co+op
With all the warnings about farming and production methods these days, it can be hard for fish lovers to know how to make the best seafood choices. So how do you navigate the waters?

Getting Great Food: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

By: Co+op
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is an innovative way to get fresh, seasonal food directly from local farms.
Farmers Market with Fresh Produce

Getting Great Food: Farmers Markets

By: Co+op
With nearly 4,800 farmers' markets in the U.S., it’s clear people love the direct connection to farmers and the fun of shopping in the open air for fresh, tasty, and seasonal foods.

Eat Your Vegetables

By: Co+op
Getting your daily minimum veggie requirements is easy when they're fresh and bursting with flavor!

Eating for a Healthy Heart

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When it comes to reasons for eating well, heart health sits near the top of the list. It all starts with food shopping, of course—by filling your cart with heart-healthy foods at your co-op, you can help lower your risk of heart disease.

Shopping with Food Allergies in Mind

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For allergy sufferers, reading labels to distinguish "good foods" from "bad foods" can be a frustrating experience. The most common allergies are surprisingly easy to accommodate by shopping at the co-op.

Going Without Gluten

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When it comes to going against the grain, those with gluten allergies must take the saying to a whole new level. So what exactly does a gluten-free diet mean?

Sweet Deal: Natural Sweeteners

By: Co+op
Limiting sweets and making healthier sweet choices can be a healthy move but it doesn’t have to mean neglecting your sweet tooth. Some sweeteners are better than others.

Soyfoods Savvy

By: Co+op
The most often-asked questions in the health food world may well be related to soyfoods. But soyfoods aren't nearly as mysterious as they look, and they can be downright tasty, too.

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